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Subject Topic: Fully inspected my 2006 Pennine Pullman
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19/3/2009 at 8:58am
 Location: St ALBANS
 Outfit: Riva(Dandy) Destiny. Peugeot 5008
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I agree with Art B, it is a sign of the times.  I think that older units probably were better built even if they don't have so many features.  IMO manufacturers of tin tents and folding campers are havng to build to a budget because of competion.  Consider the number of manufacturers that have gone out of business in the last year despite the fact that sales should be good!

I was not impressed by the standard of low voltage wiring on our outfit but was shocked at the cost when I improved it even though I bought the materials from wholesaler. 

We also suffered from broken nylon seat hinges after only 3 seasons use.  Because I could see that it would be a regular problem I replaced them with continuous hinge which costs very little more.

having had a little moan, we are very please with the concept and use of our camper.

Regards Bob



19/3/2009 at 8:41pm
 Location: midlands
 Outfit: tent
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Its not just tts and fcs...our friends bought a brand new and very expensive caravan the other year through the Caravan Show and they were very disapointed with some of the build quality compared to older caravans they have had in the past.  They we only saying the other day how they were goig to part exchange it for another new one as they don't feel it's lasted as well as it should (but are die hard caravanners so wouldn't get rid for good!) To be honest, I think a lot of things you buy today are not built to last...the manufacturers would rather you bought another one off them in a few years time than provide you with an item so good it lasts for years.  It's an awful shame but we do seem to have turned into a throw away society.......


19/3/2009 at 10:24pm
 Location: Wales
 Outfit: Coachman Pastiche
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A friend replaced their older caravan for a brand new model but has regretted it since because of the build quality of the new van. It's such a shame as a lot of people get into camping and caravanning by buying older kit.  If everything is so poorly built these days future generations won't have older starter units to buy as they will all be on the scrap heap.




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